Kale is one of France’s forgotten vegetables. Au contraire, it’s very popular in the US and it’s becoming more and more trendy in Paris thanks to Kristen Beddard ofThe Kale Project (check out this video of Kristen and her beloved kale on Le Figaro). During my three years in the alpine capital, I’ve been envious of those in other parts of France who have access to this superfood. I wanted to put it through my juicer for my daily green juice, I wanted to make kale chips to get my homemade veggie crisp on, and I wanted to try Kristen’s kale salad recipe. Most of all, I wanted it because I didn’t have it! But…THAT WAS THEN!

I received a phone call from Bliss [market] last week telling me they’ve just got in some kale. See, it was temporarily for sale at a green market down my street and I seemed to be the only one buying it (the vender ended up giving me the whole basket of kale once I told him I like to juice it multiple times a week!). It never seemed to return so I went over to Bliss and asked them if they’d order some. To make a long story short, it’s now available! Bliss has two addresses in Grenoble – so here they are:

If you’d like a recipe for my super duper Green Juice do let me know down below in the comments! I’ve just created a “Recipes” page (via categories) that you can now see in the menu above. I plan to post a recipe every once in a while!

Never hurts to ask around and to try & convince them. Perhaps you’re not the only one asking! That’s what I discovered. If there’s business in it for them they may get it in. You’re in Lorraine I see! On thekaleproject.com there’s some info on where they grow kale in France…maybe there’s a farm near you. There isn’t one near me, so they order it from the North.

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In 2011 I left NYC for Grenoble, France! I am an artist and freelancer traveling the world. Currently living between Grenoble and Paris, keep in touch by following this blog as I share my adventures, expat tips and much more!